Netherlands
1 Fulbright/Radboud Award
Accepted Degree Levels
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Grant PeriodFall StartGrant Length11-23 Months |
Award Type
Fulbright Graduate Degree Grants
- Yes
Award Profile
Radboud University Nijmegen is a student-oriented research university, situated in the oldest city of the Netherlands. Established in 1923, it is now one of the country's leading academic communities.
Radboud encourages a personal style of teaching, which offers plenty of opportunity to work closely with leading researchers and excellent teachers in small, interactive and often interdisciplinary seminars. New buildings and state-of-the art facilities such as the spectacular Faculty of Science, the Grotius Building, the Guesthouse and the High Field Magnet Laboratory have made the green campus an ultra-modern and innovative center of knowledge.
Grant Length
Grant Period
If pursuing a one-year Master's program, the grant starts September 1st and is 11 months.
If pursuing a two-year Master's program, the grant starts September 1st and is 23 months.
Orientation
At the beginning of each academic year Radboud University has an Orientation Week especially for their new international students. This week includes activities such as: a campus tour and a city tour, sports events, parties, etc. By participating in this program you will not only quickly get to know both Nijmegen and Radboud University, but also make new friends from all around the world at the same time.
The one-day Fulbright In-Country orientation will take place at the end of August/beginning of September (date to be determined). There also is a second Fulbright introduction meeting at the end of September, at the US Ambassador's Residence.
Candidate Profile
Applications are welcome from individuals with an excellent academic record, who meet the requirements for one of the eligible (Research) Master's programs, are interested in engaging in extracurricular activities and who demonstrate a strong motivation to study at Radboud University Nijmegen.
What is life like for Fulbrighters in the host country?
The Netherlands is a small country, approximately the size of Maryland or West-Virginia. It is a fairly densely populated country, with good public transport links. This makes it easy to travel to other parts of the country during your stay. It has a temperate climate with a fair amount of rain. The Dutch economy is geared mainly towards import/export, services and trade, and less on heavy industry. Most Dutch people will be able to speak basic English, and you will be able to get around without speaking Dutch. However, it is really appreciated if you learn some Dutch either before or during your stay in the Netherlands. With two airports in Amsterdam and Eindhoven, it is also easy to reach other European countries for weekend trips.
The Dutch are known for being direct, which can also be interpreted as being rude or blunt. In general, most Fulbright grantees indicate that it takes a bit of getting used to, but they appreciate it after being in the country for a while. The grading system in the Netherlands may also take some time getting used to. It ranges from 10-1, with a 10 being a perfect score and anything below 6 a fail. The grades 10 and 9 are rarely given, only in case of exceptionally good work, a 7 and 8 are considered to be good grades. Also, the courses and grading are mostly based on exams at the end of term. In terms of discussions on diversity, equity and access, there is a growing awareness of the systemic inequalities in society. You may find that there are differences in interpretation and the discussion between the U.S. and the Netherlands on these topics.
The Dutch Fulbright Commission will organize four meetings during your stay, two introduction meetings at the beginning of the grant period, a mid-year evaluation and a meeting at the end of the grant period. There also is a cultural excursion program in place, where an alumna organizes 5 excursions to places of interest in the Netherlands.
Eligibility
1 Month
U.S. students with both U.S. and Dutch or European Union citizenship will not be considered.
Degree Level of Applicant
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Doctoral
Special Application Instructions
In your Fulbright online application, for Award Name please select Radboud University from the drop down menu.
Foreign Language Proficiency
Additional Information: Dutch language proficiency is not required, but is useful at the time of arrival. Some study of Dutch prior to arrival is encouraged in order to promote deeper engagement with the host community. Participation in a Dutch language course prior to the start of the Master's course is advised (like on offer by Radboud in'to Languages). The university lectures are in English.
Fulbright Proposal Types
No
Yes
Affiliation
Letter of acceptance required prior to grant start
Candidates are required to apply separately to Radboud University by January 1st, independent of their Fulbright application. This means applications to Radboud University have to be submitted in their online OSIRIS Application System. Candidates who apply late at Radboud University Nijmegen will not be considered. Applicants must (at the time of application or later during the selection process for the Fulbright grant) be admitted to an English taught Master's program at Radboud University and provide a letter of admission. The Radboud University application process opens October 1, 2024, and instructions on how to apply at Radboud can be found on this link.
To view the English taught Master's programs available, please click here.
Affiliation Fees/Tuition
Tuition fees differ per program and are not waived. The Fulbright/Radboud Award cannot be combined with the Holland Scholarship or the Radboud Scholarship Programme. If you are awarded the Fulbright/Radboud Award and one of the other grants, only one can be accepted.
Award Benefits
- A stipend broadly based on the cost of living in the host country. These funds may be used by the grantee to support housing, meals, and incidental costs during the grant period.
- International travel benefits
- Accident & sickness health benefits
- 24/7 mental health support line for urgent and non-urgent situations
- 12 months of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) hiring status within the federal government
Stipend Amount
This is an estimated amount and is subject to change. The financial terms of the grant will be confirmed in the grant document issued after selection.
The grant is paid in monthly instalments.
One-Time Allowances
This is an estimated amount and is subject to change. The financial terms of the grant will be confirmed in the grant document issued after selection.
- Registration/Permitting fees
A residence permit it mandatory for the Netherlands. The costs of the residence permit is part of the grant. Also for mandatory Fulbright meetings, local travel costs by public transport will be reimbursed. An international travel allowance of € 1,000 is provided for a round trip to the Netherlands.
Additional Grant Benefits
- Mid-year seminar
There will be four meetings over the course of the year, one of which will be the mid-year evaluation. Grantees will also be reimbursed for a Museum Year Card, giving free access to over 400 museums in the Netherlands.
Estimated Cost of Living
Consider using cost of living comparison websites to gain a better understanding of the potential costs in your host country.
This website is a good way to get a general idea about the cost of living in the Netherlands.
Dependents
Dependent support is not available. If an applicant is planning on bringing dependents, please contact the host institution to inquire whether they are willing to also apply for a residence permit for the dependents. Without a residence permit applied for by the host, dependents will not be able to join the applicant.
Housing Arrangements
Grantees are responsible for finding housing themselves. Radboud University Nijmegen may be able to help with this, but this is not guaranteed.
Fulbright Program Management Contact
Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy Website
Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy Contact
Additional Online Resources
Information about the Netherlands: https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/themes
More information about the Netherlands: https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/more-about-the-netherlands